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Cross-Laminated Timber Hubs Integrated with Renewable Energy Solutions for Coastal Living

Cross-Laminated Timber Hubs Integrated with Renewable Energy Solutions for Coastal Living

Project in-detail

Utilizing cross-laminated timber and integrated renewable energy systems, the design offers a sustainable living environment tailored for coastal communities, combining resilience with self-sufficiency.
5 key facts about this project
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Constructed using cross-laminated timber for enhanced structural integrity and insulation.
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Incorporates charred wooden shingles for improved durability and aesthetic appeal.
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Features a bent A-frame design to optimize natural light and ventilation.
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Equipped with integrated rainwater harvesting and energy-generating systems.
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Designed as a modular community hub, adaptable to shifting environmental needs.

### Overview

The Floating Habitable Labyrinth addresses contemporary challenges associated with climate change, urban displacement, and sustainability through an innovative architectural approach. Located in aquatic environments, this project emphasizes the development of adaptive, modular communities that support viable living spaces as traditional land becomes less hospitable.

### Layout and Spatial Organization

The design features a dynamic configuration of interconnected modular units organized in a labyrinthine arrangement that enhances social connectivity while providing pathways for movement. Each unit integrates essential living spaces, including adaptable living areas, greenhouse farming opportunities for personal food production, and adjustable shutters and skylights to optimize natural light and airflow. This layout encourages interaction among residents and supports individual autonomy within a cohesive community structure.

### Material Selection and Sustainability

A focus on sustainability defines the material choices, which include cross-laminated timber (CLT) for its strength and insulation properties, double-skinned glass façades for improved thermal performance, and renewable energy solutions such as water turbines and rooftop solar panels. Additionally, the incorporation of recycled waste systems facilitates eco-friendly waste management and compost generation, reinforcing the project’s commitment to ecological responsibility and resilience. Through these materials and systems, the design mitigates environmental impact and promotes a sustainable living environment.

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MICROHOME 10: Celebrating Small-Scale Living with €100,000 Prize Fund and Kingspan’s Innovation

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Competition organisers

The MICROHOME 10 competition invites participants to submit visionary designs for off-grid, modular microhomes that push the limits of sustainable, small-scale living. Organised by Buildner in partnership with Kingspan and Hapi Homes, this tenth edition sets the challenge of designing a dwelling for two people within a maximum floor area of 25 m², encouraging bold solutions adaptable to any urban or rural location. The competition continues Buildner’s mission to foster innovative approaches to compact, energy-efficient housing that can address pressing global challenges.

This year’s edition offers a generous total prize fund of €100,000, including the Kingspan Award for designs that integrate high-performance Kingspan products and the Hapi Homes Award for a project selected for real-world construction. In addition to cash prizes, the winners gain international exposure through Buildner’s media partnerships, publications, and a dedicated MICROHOME magazine, further amplifying their ideas to the wider architectural community.

Key dates for MICROHOME 10 include the closing date for registration on 25 September 2025, the submission deadline on 29 October 2025 (11:59 p.m. London time), and the announcement of winners on 9 December 2025. These milestones ensure participants have clear timelines to develop and present their concepts, with early registration discounts available to support students and emerging designers worldwide.

MICROHOME

Design a new small-scale home concept in the 10th edition of MICROHOME — 100,000 € prize + construction

100,000 € Prize Fund / Kingpsan Edition #10 ideas COMPETITION
Prize 100,000 € + Potential realisation
Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 25 September 2025

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